23 aprile 2025|
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|8 months agoSwiss Citizens' Assembly Endorses National Sugar Tax Initiative
Switzerland's Citizens' Assembly backs controversial proposal for sugar tax on foods and beverages, marking significant shift in public health policy approach.
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- A 100-member Citizens' Assembly has endorsed a tax on sugary foods and beverages.
- The assembly proposed a total of six reforms to promote health and prevent illness.
- The most strongly supported proposal was enhancing health literacy throughout life.
- The final report will be delivered to Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider on May 20th.
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They Said
"The exercise showed that people from diverse backgrounds are capable of grappling with complex issues and reaching consensus through dialogue and mutual respect."
"These six proposals reflect the reforms that the public considers most urgent for promoting health and, in the long term, reducing health-care costs."